Assessment and Care

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Dr. Silva & Associates PSC have been serving the Northwest corner of Kentucky for more than 25 years in
both inpatient and outpatient services. Currently, we see others through inpatient at Methodist Hospital, area
nursing homes, schools, and the office on North Elm Street next to the hospital. Our goal is to help
others find peace of mind from mental health problems and the extreme stress that sometimes comes with
life. If you have any suggestions or questions about our services, please let us know!

Services

Dr. Silva & Associates PSC includes a Licensed Psychiatrist, two Licensed Clinical Social Workers,
a Psychologist, and support staff. Services include an evaluation of the person and presenting problem and a plan of
treatment based on the patient’s needs. It is important to all our staff to listen to the concerns of our patients.
Services provided:

Pharmacotherapy

As our understanding of the brain and body increases, medications for treatment have become more complicated.
When patients are taking medications from other physicians, prescribing practices need to be careful. Dr. Silva
is a Board Certified and Licensed Psychiatrist. His longevity in the medical community means he is familiar with
other area physicians and he is willing to communicate patient needs with his fellow physicians.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a process of exploring the conflicts we have not only within ourselves, but with others and
the world around us. The process of psychotherapy includes actively listening to the patient’s concerns and issues
in a confidential manner. Education tailored to each person’s needs and assistance exploring issues for new thinking
or better solutions is often the goal of psychotherapy.

Psychological Assessment

Psychological services include assessment of cognitive, intellectual, achievement, social, emotional, behavioral,
adaptive, and personality issues. Assessments are designed to describe, explain, or make predictions regarding the
patient’s presenting problem and often include remedial recommendations. Examples of assessments provided include:

Determination of DSM-V diagnosis

bariatric (weight loss) surgery

Evaluation of dementia, including Alzheimer’s dementia

Career Assessment

Second opinion competency evaluations

Parenting Fitness Evaluations

Consultation/Presentation

Consultations include programmatic reviews and wellness planning. Presentations are offered on a variety of
mental health topics and are catered to the needs of the audience. Consultations and Presentations are handled
on a case by case basis.